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Higher Education’s Economic Benefits to Communities
Persistent skepticism about the value of higher education continues to shape public debate. Students, families, policymakers, and taxpayers all want…
Recent wins in IHEP efforts to restore federal higher education data collections
Data contract terminations and staffing cuts at the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) – the backbone of our nation’s education…
New accountability framework will help ensure higher education provides strong outcomes for all students
Pursuing a college degree or credential should translate to increased earnings and greater social mobility. But unfortunately, some programs consistently…
May 16, 2023
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A Clear North Star Guiding IHEP at 30 and Beyond: Reflections from IHEP President Mamie Voight
May 15, 2023
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Updated College Scorecard Data Shed New Light on Student Earnings, Borrower Repayment Outcomes, Campus Diversity, and More
May 11, 2023
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“Behind every data point is a student.” Reflections on ED’s Raise the Bar Summit
April 5, 2023
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‘Tis the Season for Appropriations: IHEP’s Federal Funding Priorities for FY24
February 23, 2022
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Three Metrics I Didn’t Have During My College Search, But I’m Glad Students Now Do
January 7, 2022
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Targeting the Technical: Prioritizing Analysis of Student Transcripts in Degree Reclamation Efforts
December 20, 2021
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Mapping Transfer Pathways: How Data and Equitable Admissions Policies can Support Transfer Student Success
March 5, 2021
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How Making “Evidence-Based Decisions Guided by the Best Available Science and Data” Can Advance Racial Equity in Higher Education
October 15, 2020
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Without Better Postsecondary Data, We’re Leaving Stakeholders in the Dark
September 25, 2020
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